The Oscars
This film was the first LGBTQ film to win an Oscar for best picture in 2017
What is Moonlight
The phrase, "Bye Felicia", originates from which 90s film?
What is Friday.
This actress, writer, and producer first garnered attention for her work on YouTube with her web series "The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl".
Who is Issa Rae.
The tumultuous relationship between these two entertainers was chronicled in the 1993 film "What's Love Got To Do With It".
Who are Ike and Tina Turner.
Which celebrity suffered from severe burns after a pyrotechnics mishap caused his hair and scalp to catch a fire while filming a Pepsi commercial in 1987?
Who is Micheal Jackson.
The first black actress to receive an Academy Award nomination for a debut film performance for her lead role as Billie Holiday in 1972's Lady Sings the Blues.
Who is Diana Ross.
What is the main character Mookie's job in Do The Right Thing?
What is a Pizza Delivery Guy.
She is an accredited actress and the daughter of an esteemed MoTown recording artist and legendary music executive.
Who is Tracee Ellis Ross.
This motion picture released in 2008 chronicles the development of Chess Records and Leonard Chess' successful management of artists including Muddy Waters, Etta James and Little Walter.
What is Cadillac Records.
This renown producer, director, screenwriter and playwright famously fired his writers for making the decision to unionize in 2009.
Who is Tyler Perry.
The first African American actress to win the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2002.
Who is Halle Berry.
Where were Lucky and Justice taking a road trip to in Poetic Justice?
What is Oakland, California.
This devilishly handsome triple threat who started out his career doing standup comedy and imitations has notably stated that;
"Richard Pryor is my idol in comedy, Denzel Washington is my idol in acting, and Steve Hardin is my idol in music."
Who is Jamie Foxx.
This 2001 biographical sports drama was written, produced and directed by Micheal Mann and starred Will Smith as the lead character. This box office bomb touches on social and political upheaval as well as success in sport and religion.
What is "Ali".
This Tyler Perry Production was filmed in only three days.
What is "A Fall From Grace".
This actor has the most Oscar combined nominations and wins of any black actor in history.
Vivica A. Fox turned down her role in this film a few times because she didn't approve of the script at first. Once revisions were made, her participation in this film became her first starring role.
What is "Two Can Play That Game".
This woman is a musical aristocrat. Her second cousin is Dionne Warwick and her godmother is Aretha Franklin.
Who is Whitney Houston.
This 2009 biographical depiction of "the greatest rapper alive" was met with great controversy when word of disapproval from the family and friends of the deceased lead character began to surface.
What is "Notorious".
This renown entertainer is well regarded for her advocacy off of the stage, famously adopting 12 children from various countries, they've been referred to as her "Rainbow Tribe"
Who is Josephine Baker.
The first person of color to win an Academy Award... ever!
Hattie McDaniel
In the 90s film Love & Basketball, the male main character, Quincy's father played for what NBA team?
What is the Los Angeles Clippers.
Although he never won an Oscar this actor and comedian is considered to be the first black film star.
Who is Lincoln Perry/"Stepin Fetchit"
This 2006 blockbuster film is said to be loosely based on the experiences of Diana Ross and The Supremes
What is Dream Girls?
This star grew up living in poverty in Mississippi and was so poor that her wardrobe included dresses made of potato sacks, which the local children made fun of her for.
Who is Oprah.